Both parents and students always ask me, "What is a good book for my child/me to read?" As an English teacher, it is so difficult to answer this simple question, as there are so many wonderful choices from classics to graphic novels (manga) to nonfiction to fantasy; it is hard to limit the choices to a manageable list. That being said, the lists below is a good starting point.
Please always review these books first to ensure suitability for your child.
Both parents and students always ask me, "What is a good book for my child/me to read?" As an English teacher, it is so difficult to answer this simple question, as there are so many wonderful choices from classics to graphic novels (manga) to nonfiction to fantasy; it is hard to limit the choices to a manageable list. That being said, the lists below is a good starting point.
Please always review these books first to ensure suitability for your child.
Check out these links for book suggestions:
http://atn-reading-lists.wikispaces.com/Themes
ReadKiddoRead.com Recommended Booklists offers some great recommendations, categorized by genre and age.
Texas Lone Star List
Guysread.com is a great site to find books specifically geared towards boys
Oprah's Kids' Reading List Lists divided by age group
American Library Assoc. Young Adult Booklists